Monday 30 April 2018

LDRS Creative – Fancy Flowers!


Hello everybody!  How are we all?

I am posting on the LDRS CREATIVE INSPIRATION BLOG along with the fabulous Raluca today showing some of the new die sets.

For my card I have used two of the amazing new Polkadoodles die sets; FANCY FLOWERS & RIBBON GIFT FRAME DIE SET. 

I cut the large frame from the RIBBON GIFT FRAME DIE SET  in black card and then cut the smaller frame from within it to use later.  I attached the ribbon frame to a 6x6 card blank and then took one of the beautiful papers from the SINCERELY YOURS 6X6 PAPER PACK and cut it into a square to fit inside the frame.


The smaller black frame I cut earlier was then attached to the card but with the corners at north, south east & west to give me a diamond shape.

I made up the flowers by cutting flower bases from white card, inking the edges for dimension and adding the ‘lacy’ flowers cut from another of the stunning papers on top.  I cut several leaves from green card and stuck everything on in an arrangement I was happy with. 

To finish I stamped the sentiment from the FLOWERS FOR YOU set with RAVEN HYBRID INK and added some clear 3D gloss dewdrops and a few pearls.


Ingredients:
LDRS PRODUCTS
Stamped Sentiment: FLOWERS FOR YOU

THE REST  
Others: Black Soot, Spun Sugar & Bundled Sage Distress Inks –Pearls

So check out the LDRS Creative blog HERE where you can see all the incredible makes from the amazing DT and go to the store HERE to get all your gorgeous goodies.  We also have a YouTube channel full of education and inspiration and visit our Facebook page where we would love to see all YOUR LDRS creations! And you must sign up to the NEWSLETTER to be among the first to hear about special offers and new releases!

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such kind comments; I really do appreciate it!  Have a wonderful day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

Friday 27 April 2018

LDRS Creative Inspiration Week - Day 4


Hi everyone!

Thank you for joining us for the last day of our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop! Hope you have enjoyed it!  We have been showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new releases. Simply use the list at the end of the post to keep hopping!
Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper!  To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook.
We are also giving away a second $50 gift card on Instagram so hop on over there too.
For the release event we are excited to offer some great savings!
Spend over $75, save 10% use code STS10
Spend over $150, save 15% use code STS15
Spend over $200, save 25% use code STS25
(Coupons valid until midnight EST 4/27/18)

So when is a cupcake NOT a cupcake?? When it’s a house of course!

As some of you may know I am a real sucker for a versatile die-set and love to see how I can use them in a different way.  This awesome set is the new CHERRY ON TOP BUILD-A-CARD set and I saw a house in it immediately.... well of course I did! ðŸ˜Š

I have used the papers from the stunning SINCERELY YOURS 6X6 PAPER PACK which has such a gorgeous colour palette and suit these dies so well.

Hop along and leave a comment for a chance to win!
JANE SAVAGE (You are here!)

And make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

Thanks so much for looking and enjoy your day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #141: Anything Goes
INSPIRATION DESTINATION – Challenge #149: Anything Goes

Thursday 26 April 2018

LDRS Creative Inspiration Week - Day 3

Hi everyone! Back again!


Thank you for joining us for Day 3 of our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop! We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new releases. Simply use the list at the end of the post to keep hopping!
Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper!  To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook.
We are also giving away a second $50 gift card on Instagram so hop on over there too.
For the release event we are excited to offer some great savings!
Spend over $75, save 10% use code STS10
Spend over $150, save 15% use code STS15
Spend over $200, save 25% use code STS25
(Coupons valid until midnight EST 4/27/18)


This fabulous rubber stamp is from Polkadoodles and called SHOPPING HAUL, although frankly I think she could have done better than that! I know I could.

I paper pieced her outfit to match my matting and layering with the stunning LOVELY LILACS 6X6 PAPER PACK

The die cuts are from the RIBBON GIFT FRAME and FANCY FLOWERS die sets.

                                       Hop along and leave a comment for a chance to win!
JANE SAVAGE (You are here!)

And make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

Thanks so much for looking and enjoy your day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
INCY WINCY DESIGNS – Anything Goes/Seeing Spots
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS – Anything Goes
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #66: Anything Goes
CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #141: Anything Goes
INSPIRATION DESTINATION – Challenge #149: Anything Goes

Wednesday 25 April 2018

LDRS Creative Inspiration Week - Day 2!


Hi again everyone! 
Thank you for joining us for Day 2 of our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop! We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new releases. Simply use the list at the end of the post to keep hopping!

Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper!  To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook.

We are also giving away a second $50 gift card on Instagram so hop on over there too.

For the release event we are excited to offer some great savings!

Spend over $75, save 10% use code STS10
Spend over
$150, save 15% use code STS15
Spend over
$200, save 25% use code STS25
(Coupons valid until midnight EST 4/27/18)

A very quick and simple card from me (unusual), using some of the smaller stamps in the HUGGABLE STAMP SET by Cre8tive Cre8tions Designs.


I stamped and embossed in gold and coloured areas of the hearts and sentiment with metallic markers. 


To create a little texture on the layers I used the PICNIC QUILT EMBOSSING FOLDERS, a fabulous value 2 piece set currently on sale!



Hop along and leave a comment for a chance to win!

JANE SAVAGE (You are here!)
And make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Thanks so much for looking and enjoy your day!

See ya!
Jane xxx
I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #203: Anything Goes
INCY WINCY DESIGNS – Anything Goes/Seeing Spots
CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #141: Anything Goes
DOUBLE D CHALLENGES – Friendship
CRAFTY CREATIONS – Challenge #365: Anything Goes
INSPIRATION DESTINATION – Challenge #149: Anything Goes



Tuesday 24 April 2018

LDRS Creative Inspiration Week - Day 1



Hi everyone!

Thank you for joining us on our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop! We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new releases. Simply use the list at the end of the post to keep hopping!


Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper!  To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook.

We are also giving away a second $50 gift card on Instagram so hop on over there too.

For the release event we are excited to offer some great savings!

Spend over $75, save 10% use code STS10
Spend over
$150, save 15% use code STS15
Spend over
$200, save 25% use code STS25
(Coupons valid until midnight EST 4/27/18)



For my card I have used the super cute new stamp and die set PUPPY TIME (just my cup of tea) and stamped them with the fab new RAVEN HYBRID INK PAD and coloured them with Copics.


The stunning papers are from the TLC COTTON CANDY PAPER PACK while the hat and balloon dies come from the JUBILEE MAGICAL SLIDER SET. 


Hop along and leave a comment for a chance to win!

JANE SAVAGE (You are here!)

And make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

Thanks so much for looking and have a wonderful day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges: 
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #21: April Anything Goes
WORLD WIDE OPEN DT CHALLENGE – Challenge #4: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #203: Anything Goes
INCY WINCY DESIGNS – Anything Goes/Seeing Spots
CRAFTY CARDMAKERS – Challenge #210: Birthdays
THROUGH THE CRAFTROOM DOOR – April 24: Anything Goes
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS – Anything Goes
SHEEPSKI DESIGNS – Challenge #13: Animal Magic
DI’S DIGI CHALLENGE: Include an Animal
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #66: Anything Goes
SWEET STAMPERS – Challenge #19: Too Cute

Digi Choosday Challenge –A Paper Pieced Sugarpop!


Good morning everybody!  Hope all is well with you and yours!

It’s Choosday which means it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details.   

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s for a limited time only so be quick!

The DT were tasked with ‘Paper-piecing’ this week, not something I do often as my fussy cutting skills leave a lot to be desired, but I gave it a go. 



This little cutie is MISS PRETTY from the LIL MISS SUGARPOPS COLLECTION and to really test my abilities I decided to paper-piece her hat, jacket, bag AND shoes.  I cannot tell you how many times I mislaid one or more of these pieces.  It’s quite amazing the amount of really good hiding places small bits of paper can find on my desk!




Ingredients:
Image: MISS PRETTY
Colouring: Copics
Colouring Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC
Dies: POLKADOODLES ‘STITCHED & PIERCED NESTED CIRCLES’ – Go Kreate ‘Square Frame Frilly #10’ – Sue Wilson ‘Stitched Flag’
Paper & Sentiment: LIL MISS SUGARPOPS COLLECTION
Other: Paper Rose - Pearls

So visit THE BLOG where you can join in with our challenge and see all the gorgeous projects from the DT.   And don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE and visit the STORE!


And if you want to hear about more special offers and discounts sign up to the newsletter HERE! That way you will never miss out! And for tons of inspiration take a look at our GALLERY…it’s awesome!!

We also currently have a GDT call so if you would like to join us all the details can also be found on THE BLOG.

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such kind comments; I really do appreciate it!  Have a wonderful day!


See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
THE CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE – Challenge #122: Delightful Digis
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #21: April Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #203: Anything Goes
INCY WINCY DESIGNS – Anything Goes/Seeing Spots
THROUGH THE CRAFTROOM DOOR – April 24: Anything Goes
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS – Anything Goes
TUESDAY THROWDOWN – Challenge #389: Anything Goes
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #66: Anything Goes
SWEET STAMPERS – Challenge #19: Too Cute
UNICORN CHALLENGE – Challenge #31: Use Some Ribbon
CRAFT DEE BOWZ – April Challenge: Anything Goes and Add a Handmade Bow

Friday 20 April 2018

Polkadoodles New Release – Ruby Boho Chic!


Hi!  How are you?

Well I’m here again with my final make showcasing the latest Polkadoodles release: RUBY.

This lovely lady is RUBY BOHO CHIC.
I decorated a tag with a paper from the BELLA FLEUR 6 X 6 PAPER PACK and coloured Ruby with pencils.


 Ingredients:
Colouring: Faber Castell Polychromos
Colouring Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Nesting Tags’
Others: Heart Punch – Nuvo Glitter Drops – Insect Buttons - Metallic Pearls

So take a look at our Facebook groups, CRAFT WITH POLKADOODLES & DIGI CHOOSDAY to see lots of inspiration from the DT and don’t forget to share YOUR Polkadoodles makes with us too.

Thanks so much for looking and take care!

See ya!
Jane xxx
I’d like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #202: Anything Goes
CLASSIC DT OPEN CHALLENGE – Challenge #24: Anything Goes
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #21: April Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH AN ATTITUDE – Challenge #38: Always Anything Goes
THE CORROSIVE CHALLENGE – Challenge #4: April Anything Goes

Wednesday 18 April 2018

LDRS Creative – Butterfly Wreath!


Hello everybody!  How are we all?

I am posting on the LDRS CREATIVE INSPIRATION BLOG today showing a very simple card using this gorgeous new die set called BUTTERFLY WREATH.


I created a background with Distress Oxides and threw around some gold glitter embossing powder and metallic pearls for good measure.


Ingredients:
LDRS PRODUCTS
Stamped Sentiment: PENNY PEACOCK STAMP & DIE SET

THE REST  
Paper: Watercolour Card
Others: Distress Oxides – Gold Glitter Embossing Powder – Gold Metallic Pearls – Gold Pen

So check out the LDRS Creative blog HERE where you can see all the incredible makes from the amazing DT and go to the store HERE to get all your gorgeous goodies.  We also have a YouTube channel full of education and inspiration and visit our Facebook page where we would love to see all YOUR LDRS creations! And you must sign up to the NEWSLETTER to be among the first to hear about special offers and new releases!

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such kind comments; I really do appreciate it!  Have a wonderful day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #202: Anything Goes
{PIN}SPIRATIONAL – Anniversary Challenge #213: Anything Goes
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #65: Anything Goes
THROUGH THE CRAFTROOM DOOR – April 17: Anything Goes  
CRAFTY CREATIONS – Challenge #364: Anything Goes

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Polkadoodles New Release – Ruby Dog Days!


Evening all!

Well I’ve just popped in again to share a card I made with the latest Polkadoodles release: RUBY….I keep singing that Kaiser Chiefs song “Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Rubaay! Ahaa-ahaa-ahaa” Just be grateful that this blog does not come with sound!

Now there are 7 lovely ladies to choose from in this release but as a massive dog lover I chose to use RUBY DOG DAYS, look at her carrying her little doggie round the shops. Not that my dogs get carried ANYWHERE! That would lead to a trip to the back clinic no question. Unfortunately I lost my gorgeous black Labrador last month but I still have 2 pesky Staffies to cheer me up, or run amok depending on your view.  This little puppy is just so cute so I paid tribute to my Lab and coloured her black.

I’d lost my mojo somewhat (well with recent events that’s not surprising) but this new collection from Nikky has totally inspired me and I had to add a quirky element to this design.  Be rude not to!!

Ingredients:
Papers & Pre-coloured Embellies: HORACE & BOO
Colouring: Faber Castell Polychromos
Colouring Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC
Others: Brick Embossing Folder – Kraft – Badly Handwritten Sentiment

So take a look at our Facebook groups, CRAFT WITH POLKADOODLES & DIGI CHOOSDAY to see lots of inspiration from the DT and don’t forget to share YOUR Polkadoodles makes with us too.

Thanks so much for looking and take care!

See ya!
Jane xxx
I’d like to enter the following challenges:
{PIN}SPIRATIONAL – Anniversary Challenge #213: Anything Goes
THROUGH THE CRAFTROOM DOOR – April 17: Anything Goes  
AS YOU LIKE IT – Favourite Colouring Medium (pencils as I find them easier for small details)
WORLD WIDE OPEN DT CHALLENGE – Challenge #4: Anything Goes
CLASSIC DT OPEN CHALLENGE – Challenge #24: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #202: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH AN ATTITUDE – Challenge #38: Always Anything Goes
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #21: April Anything Goes
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #73: Anything Goes/Dies or Stencils
THE CORROSIVE CHALLENGE – Challenge #4: April Anything Goes
ALWAYS FUN CHALLENGES – Challenge #54: Use Kraft